TTS 2024 Newsletter # 2 - March 21, 2024
"Shaping the future of transplantation" Edition
Abstract Deadline Extended to April 5, 2024
Due to the overwhelming response and high demand from our esteemed community members, we have decided to extend the abstract submission deadline. There are still opportunities to submit an abstact and apply for awards!
"Shaping the future of transplantation"
is not only our slogan, it is our commitment.
The Transplantation Society and our esteemed partner, the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation, are dedicated to attracting and retaining the brightest minds in the field of transplantation, ensuring the cultivation of the next generation of transplantation professionals.
Bringing your fellows/trainees to TTS 2024 will foster invaluable networking, exposure to cutting-edge research, and professional growth – an investment in their future excellence!
"Don't miss out! Experience the power of networking, learning, and surprising affordability at our congress."
Opportunities to Network
with over 3,500 transplant professionals
Discover our Educational Workshops
Running in parallel with our larger sessions, these educational workshops were designed for smaller groups with a focus on lively discussion and interactive engagement. Click on each panel for full descriptions.
MON - SEPT 23
TUE - SEPT 24
Awards - Take advantage of the 50+ Awards
TTS Congress Scientific Awards
The TTS Congress Scientific awards are designed to help offset expenses incurred to attend the TTS Congress and are awarded based on the scientific merit of applicants.
To Be Eligible for A Scientific Award, An Individual Must:
- Submit at least one abstract as a presenting author.
- Apply prior to the deadline: April 26, 2024
- Be either:
- A trainee/fellow/PhD student. As such, must be within two (2) years of completion of their training and/or fellowship.
- Allied Health Professional (nurses, psychologist, pharmacist, nutritionist, ect)
- Resident of emerging economy according to TTS list
- Be a member of TTS. If an applicant is not a member of The Transplantation Society, a membership application must be completed on the TTS website by the application deadline in order for the award application to be reviewed and considered.
- For trainee/fellow/ PhD student: A supporting letter must be submitted as a part of the application. This letter must be signed by the applicant's Training Program Director to verify the applicant’s status. Authors will not be considered for an award if the required letter is not sent. The grant applicant MUST be the presenting author. No exceptions will be made.
- For Allied Health Professional: A supporting letter or copy of the practice license must be submitted as a part of the application. This letter must be signed by the applicant's Director to verify the applicant’s status.
- Attend the award ceremony at the Congress to receive the award (schedule to be confirmed).
Process For Awarding the Grant:
- Awardees will be selected from the pool of eligible applicants based upon the abstract's degree of excellence (top score), as determined by the Scientific Program Committee.
- Every effort will be made by TTS to award at least one scientific award to an applicant from each of the six TTS NEW geographic regions. The geographic regions are North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia (Eastern, Southeast and West/Central (middle-east)), Africa and Oceania.
- The award will be based on the geographical area of the applicant in relation to the location of the meeting, up to a maximum of $1,000 USD per awardee.
How To Apply:
After submitting your abstract, simply click the "Scientific Award" button from the main dashboard of the program management system.
2024 International Basic and Translational Science Mentee-Mentor Awards
The Transplantation Society celebrates the contributions of basic science to the field of transplantation with the International Basic and Translational Science Mentee-Mentor Awards to recognize the efforts of scientists who have advanced our understanding of transplantation science and fostered the development of the young investigators who will be the future leaders in our field.
Attending the Congress
Registration Now Open!
Fees for the meeting are separated into in-person or virtual streaming. We offer greatly reduced fees for trainees, fellows and AHPs. In addition, for the 1st time we are offering a 50% discount on main registration for delegates from lower to middle income countries.
Hotel Reservation Now Open!
We have carefully curated a preliminary block of rooms at eight hotels in close proximity to the Istanbul Congress Center with different price points for all budgets. We will add additional hotels as pricing becomes available. We anticipate all hotels will be within walking distance of (<1 km)
Official Airline
Turkish Airlines is the official airline for TTS 2024. Special discounts are offered for all delegates travelling via international flights arriving in Istanbul.
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Discover Istanbul
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Our Sponsors
A special thanks to our supporters who in supporting the congress help in the advancement of transplantation world-wide.
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We invite you to explore the opportunities for support available and then let us help you determine what packages or offerings best suit your needs. By supporting the TTS 2024 congress your company is demonstrating their continued support for education for transplant professionals across all related fields. To receive our Sponsorship Opportunities Program please email Kathy Tsandilas, our Director of Sponsorship.
kathy.tsandilas @tts.org